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Denis Gorbunov's avatar

Sounds cool, Tim. I've been buying Bitcoin every Friday and can't complain about the returns. Funny thing is when I asked 20 or so people I know, only 3 said they were holding Bitcoin. Its growth potential is still vast (until everyone realizes how f*cked up currencies are).

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Tim Denning's avatar

Love to hear it. Did you buy any other cryptos?

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Denis Gorbunov's avatar

No, not yet. But I'm trying to keep an open mind about altcoins.

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Tim Denning's avatar

Worth doing the research on the big cap alts.

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Colin Garden's avatar

Hi Tim, as a newbie to Bitcoin what resources can you suggest to get me up to speed quickly?

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Tim Denning's avatar

The book called "The Bitcoin Standard"

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Neil Winward's avatar

Great post Tim!

On media, I agree. Check out @mikebenzcyber on X.

On BTC, yes

@lynaldencontact lays this out brilliantly in her book Broken Money - I wrote a thread on that https://x.com/neilwinward/status/1868842876983296074?s=46

And, most importantly, the ability to embrace and imagine this and make sh*t up for yourself to make your way is huge

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Tim Denning's avatar

Reading now. Any other good resources?

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Cali Bird's avatar

I love it when people diss the mainstream media. You are right, we are programmed by it. But whatever else you're looking at is also programming you.

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Jana Gillham's avatar

And a good mind is a terrible thing to waste. #raisedwithouttv.

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Robert Ta's avatar

The line between ‘programmed minds’ and ‘free minds’ has never been clearer.

AI is not replacing humans completely—it’s rewarding those who embrace it.

Blockchain isn’t destroying traditional finance—it’s potentially exposing its inefficiencies.

If you can question everything, adapt to anything, and learn from everyone... You'll be alright.

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Bryan's avatar

If you look at this correctly, the opportunities are endless. Thanks

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creamyrachel's avatar

great post. although i don't think you choose obsession. obsession chooses you.

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Aj's avatar

Loving ur writing!!

Who are you learning ai agents from?

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Andrew J Turner's avatar

Great post Tim....and love your continued candour and #NoBS way of communicating....inspired by your sentiment...and agree that it's there for everyone to embrace....I am publishing an episode today about #courage from an amazing guest #BrunoGoffin from my corporate career....who inspired me when I was walking the corridors of corporate GE many moons 🌓 ago...Courage, discipline and resilience is definitely what people need to do to make their lives the best possible....glad to be part of the journey with you.....🙌

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Dr. Bronce Rice's avatar

wealth is created in the mind.

You are speaking my language Tim! Well done on this one.

Two thumbs up!

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Chidanand M's avatar

Highly inspiring, encouraging and eye opening write up.

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Saul Flores Jr.'s avatar

I agree with what you said about the banks and BTC. I've setup recurring buys for Bitcoin every single day and weekly to take advantage of dollar-cost averaging. Hopefully BTC's market cap reaches that of gold and those coins will be worth a lot more especially if you hodl.

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Peter H's avatar

That is an excellent article, Tim. I am both in the UK and mentally out of the UK. It's like being able to visit an old people's home or a zoo and then, at the click of a switch, return to an opportunity. The place that is a mindset, not a "landmine"

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Mikhaik mik's avatar

Is Bitcoin, which is heavily concentrated in the hands of a few private individuals, really better than money printed by at least somewhat accountable states? The line about it being decentralized sounds a little 'programmed', that is the former in 'Part 1 – Programmed minds versus the free mind'

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Ron Jones's avatar

I agree with a lot of what you said in this post, but I disagree about Musk. He has shown himself to be a self-serving purveyor of disinformation. He used that role to turn X into a cesspool of self-congratulating numbskulls that believe every half-cocked post he creates or amplifies. Here's hoping Substack doesn't become a similar mindless echo chamber.

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Stef Ivanov 🐴's avatar

Nice post. 100% agreed with all the points, except the part about stocks and indexes. They definitely can be very helpful to minimise risks and still create enormous wealth if you’re in it for the long run. I own crypto, and was lucky to be relatively early in the game, but it’s a very risky one that it’s worth playing it only if you understand this and don’t go all in. Just my opinion. Just don’t chase only the quick wins.

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